Celta Vigo vs Alaves - La Liga

The La Liga returns to the home ground on October 18, 2026, where Celta Vigo and Alaves will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Make it easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Celta Vigo sit 9th, Alaves lie 7th, but the La Liga has a habit of defying such logic. Patchy would be the kindest description of Celta Vigo's recent run: DWLDD in their last five, a season win rate of 26.32%. Alaves have struggled to string results together away from home, LDLLW over their last five with a win rate of 36.84%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Celta Vigo average 0.97 per game to Alaves's 1.08, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. If Everton are to qualify for Europe, they will need a striker who wins them points.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Celta Vigo favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Alaves are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. They were slightly found out against Amorim's Milan in pre-season, with the press not quite sharp enough - the fourth goal, in particular, came from just one ball over a high-lined defence.

With Raphinha leading the league's scoring charts at 12 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. While reports in France also claim Chelsea have joined the race with Liverpool and the Reds to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Given the balance of the numbers, Alaves look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the La Liga standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. City were met with a hostile atmosphere at Anfield in the wake of their guilty verdict on 114 Premier League financial regulations violations.